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Refinery29
6 days ago
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- Refinery29
‘Team Conrad' Or ‘Team Jeremiah'? Your Choice Might Reflect Your Relationship Style
The Summer I Turned Pretty has completely overtaken my TikTok feed, with countless people arguing over who the main character Isabel 'Belly' Conklin (Lola Tung) should end up with. If you haven't seen the show, the nostalgic teen drama centres around Belly and her dramatic love triangle. It's a bit complicated, because she's trying to choose between brothers: Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno). They also happen to be lifelong family friends, and spend every summer together. Is it a recipe for disaster? Absolutely. But does it make for binge-worthy TV? You bet. The series, based on Jenny Han's books of the same name, has captured the attention of all age groups. Case in point: I'm a millennial who has been married for 11 years, yet I'm incredibly invested in what happens to these characters. There's something comforting about being transported back to summer, where you no longer have to worry about bills, the state of the world, or finding a place to live. However, being so removed from that part of my life where I was discovering love for the first time makes me view the show through a different lens. I started to get curious about whether my age, stage in life or what I value in relationships had anything to do with my opinion. With this in mind, I spoke to multiple experts about relationship styles, how watching relationships on TV can affect young people, and what being Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah could say about your relationship habits. If you need a quick refresher before The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, let me give you the basics. Conrad is the eldest of the two Fisher brothers, and he's your typical broody and mysterious heartthrob. Belly had a crush on Conrad her entire life, and everybody knew it. Jeremiah has always been one of Belly's best friends, and he's much more outgoing and tends to value communication. During Season 1, Belly kissed both of the brothers before deciding to pursue a relationship with Conrad, crushing Jeremiah. In Season 2, we found out that Conrad broke Belly's heart after he withdrew when his mother was dying from cancer, and she eventually reconnected with Jeremiah. We'll see which brother Belly chooses when The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 drops on July 16. Dr Joyce Yu, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Consent Labs tells Refinery29 Australia it's important not to assume what you see on screen is 'normal or okay'. As we know, there are many unhealthy relationships that become romanticised on screen (we're looking at you, Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass), so we should all approach TV with critical thinking. 'It's completely okay to enjoy media and TV shows, because they're often designed for escapism. But the key is being able to engage critically too: asking yourself whether what's portrayed reflects a healthy relationship in real life,' Yu says. 'One way to assess whether a relationship on screen is healthy is by assessing the power dynamics. Check whether there are elements that give someone more power. This could be their age, position in the workplace or social hierarchy, or professional role.' Yu also warns that 'respectful communication and consent' is key, and says TV shows often can portray jealousy as love. One easy way to test if a relationship you're invested in is healthy is to ask a simple question: 'If this scenario happened in real life to my friend, would I think it was healthy or problematic?' Team Conrad Psychologist Carly Dober tells Refinery29 Australia that those who are firmly in the Team Conrad camp could simply be attracted to him physically (hello, it's Christopher Briney), or that you could enjoy the 'bad boy archetype' or the 'push and pull dynamic'. 'This might mean that this kind of relationship is more of what you're looking for [or] it might mean that this feels familiar to you,' she explains. Conrad tends to be unpredictable — from leaving Belly in tears at prom to calling her a 'brat' and a 'mistake' — which feels cruel, but in the real world, can be familiar to many people. Those feelings of 'butterflies' that you can get in your stomach when you're in a relationship? They're not always a good sign. 'Unpredictability can cause anxiety, which can cause the sensation of butterflies in your stomach. This can be misattributed to excitement and novelty, whereas for most healthy and sustaining relationships, there will be clear communication and expectations, and that sensation will dissipate as you get to know and trust one another,' Dober says. Being Team Connie also doesn't necessarily mean you want this type of relationship in your own life, but perhaps you're craving something completely different from what you usually experience. TV is a great way to rot on the couch and tune out for a while, after all! '[Viewers] might just be enjoying the drama as an escape from their own lives. We often find that if people are questioned about how much they would like to be in a relationship like the one on screen, they would not want to at all,' Dober says. Team Jeremiah If you're Team Jeremiah, Dober says you may be 'attracted to stability and dependability', and he ticks the boxes for what you're looking for. 'It might mean that you admire his personal traits or how he talks to people on the show. It might mean that you're attracted to this kind of person anyway… or are interested in these traits in future partners,' Dober says. There's also a possibility you have been 'burned' in a relationship before, and recognise it's time to try something new. 'People might come to find familiarity with the volatility of some relationships. This doesn't mean that they want this or like this, it just might be the only thing that they understand. For many people, being 'burned' will encourage them to find something different,' she explains. Some viewers may root for a character demonstrating 'stability and dependability' because they're at a different stage of their life, and their priorities around long-term commitment have changed. Dober says this comes as a result of maturity and knowing "what it takes to have a sustaining and healthy relationship work". While she says the show is obviously entertainment, it can also reflect what people "are looking for in that stage of their lives, too". There are arguments for both Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah, and if you wade into fan debates online, you'll quickly realise how passionate everybody can be. Your views can be coloured by past relationships, what you're looking for in your personal life, or maybe you're just attracted to the actors playing the characters on screen. Perhaps being Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah isn't so black and white as I first thought.
Tom's Guide
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' season 3 trailer drops with a double dose of Taylor Swift
The first trailer for "The Summer I Turned Pretty" season 3 is here, and it's bringing all the feels — along with a generous dose of Taylor Swift. The Prime Video romantic drama returns July 16 with a third and final season that wraps up the love triangle involving Belly (Lola Tung) and two brothers who've been her lifelong friends. Set to a soaring mash-up of 'Daylight' and 'Red,' the teaser hints at a season packed with the kind of romantic tension that only a Cousins Beach summer can deliver. Yes, the love triangle is still very much alive ... and messier than ever. Season 3 picks up after the emotional fallout of the second season finale. In the trailer, Belly is happy and in love with Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). So happy that the young couple wants to get married! Emphasis on the young. Belly's mom Laurel (Jackie Chung) thinks they're too young, but Jeremiah is adamant that he wants to spend the rest of his life with Belly. Meanwhile, their nuptial plans come as a shock to Conrad (Christopher Briney), Jeremiah's brother and Belly's ex, because he's still in love with her, too. The trailer is soundtracked by two Taylor Swift songs. First comes 'Daylight," which is about leaving behind the darkness of past heartbreaks and discovering a love that feels warm and healing. Its use suggests that Belly may have found "the one" in Jeremiah. Yet, when Conrad comes back into the picture, the anthemic "Red" soars. The song describes the intense, tumultuous emotions of a passionate but ultimately doomed relationship. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The mash-up of those two songs indicate that, once again, Belly will be torn between the steady, gentle love offered by Jeremiah and the burning fire that is Conrad. Based on Jenny Han's bestselling trilogy, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has always leaned heavily on music to heighten its emotional beats, and Swift's catalog has been a recurring companion. Past seasons have included 'This Love," "Invisible String" and "Delicate." Season 3 will include 11 episodes — up from the seven and eight of the first two seasons — giving the series more time to conclude Belly's romantic journey. Whether you're Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah or just here for the Taylor Swift montages, one thing's clear: "The Summer I Turned Pretty" is gearing up for its most emotionally charged season yet. "The Summer I Turned Pretty" season 3 premieres Wednesday, July 16 on Prime Video.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
We'll Always Have Summer book ending explained before The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 drops: Who does Belly pick, Conrad or Jeremiah?
A new trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 just dropped, giving fans a fresh look at Belly's (Lola Tung) ongoing love triangle with the Fisher brothers. While the trailer leans into her future with Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), it also reminds viewers that Conrad (Christopher Briney), her first love, is still her Red. Based on Jenny Han's bestselling book trilogy, the series has built a dedicated fanbase since Season 1 premiered in 2022, adapting The Summer I Turned Pretty. Season 2, which aired in 2023, was based on It's Not Summer Without You. The upcoming third and final season is based on We'll Always Have Summer—and after a delay caused by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, it's finally set to premiere on July 16, 2025. With the fandom once again split between Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah, fans are deep in their theory era, trying to predict Belly's final choice. But if you're too curious to wait, we're breaking down how it all ends in the book, spoilers included. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 trailer teases Belly and Jeremiah's marriage! Prime Video has shared the trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, and things are getting complicated fast. Belly and Jeremiah are getting married, but Conrad's unexpected return—and unresolved feelings—throws everything into question. Set to Taylor Swift's Daylight and Red (Taylor's Version), the trailer hints at an emotional love triangle as Belly stands at a crossroads. Season 3 follows Belly at the end of her junior year of college, seemingly sure about her future with Jeremiah—until life (and Conrad) shake things up. The new season also stars Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer, Jackie Chung, and Colin Ferguson. Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka return as showrunners and executive producers. We'll Always Have Summer Book Ending Explained We'll Always Have Summer begins two years after the events of It's Not Summer Without You. At the end of the previous book, Conrad told Belly she would be better off choosing Jeremiah. Since then, Belly and Jeremiah have been in a happy, committed relationship, and it's been a while since she last heard from Conrad—no hard feelings, though (or so she thinks). Belly's confidence in her future As Belly finishes her freshman year of college, she feels certain that Jeremiah is her future and that her love for Conrad is in the past. She reflects on how, even as a child, she always believed she would one day have the last name Fisher, though she never imagined it would happen this way. She also reminisces that Conrad has always been a fragment of her imagination, but with Jeremiah, she has everything real. A Shocking rumor and betrayal Just as Belly prepares for a summer in Cousins Beach with Jeremiah, she hears a disturbing rumor at his fraternity party: Jeremiah slept with another girl, Lacie, from his class, during their brief breakup. They broke up for a while over a misunderstanding, and he went on a boys' trip to Cabo. Belly was almost sure that it was a rumor, thinking, 'My Jeremiah 'would never do this, but when confronted, he admits it, claiming he thought they were permanently over. Belly, however, sees it as cheating; as for her, it was a break, not a breakup. Heartbroken, she finds herself reminiscing about Conrad, stirring up old emotions. An unexpected proposal Days after avoiding his calls and rotting in her bed and barely getting by her days with the help of her friends, Belly decides to meet Jeremiah. Instead of breaking up, Jeremiah proposes to Belly, hoping to prove his commitment. Though hesitant, she accepts, and they plan to announce their engagement at a memorial garden dedication for Susannah in Cousins, with their family present. Conrad's hidden feelings The perspective briefly shifts to Conrad, who reveals he still loves Belly but believes he lost his chance. He refuses to interfere with her relationship with Jeremiah, and even though he knows nobody would really love Belly like he does, he doesn't want to be the one who comes between her and Jeremiah's happiness. Family backlash After the dedication ceremony, Belly and Jeremiah announce their engagement at a cozy dinner with both sides of the family present. Laurel, Belly's mother, is furious and asks if she's pregnant for them to come to this sudden decision. When Belly says they want to marry because they envision a future together, she refuses to support the wedding or even attend. She thinks they're too young and should at least finish college first. A tense summer at the Beach House When her mother goes silent on her, Belly decides to take matters into her own hands. She decides to plan her own wedding, and Jeremiah suggests they should use his trust fund for the wedding because his mom would have wanted them to. With little help from Taylor, Belly buys her wedding dress and sets up a mood board for a small wedding. Jeremiah tries to convinceLaurel, but she refuses to partake in theirwedding- related activities. Belly then moves to the beach house for the summer to plan the wedding, and to her shock, she finds Conrad there, and even though she is in the middle of her wedding planning with Jeremiah, her heart skips a beat when she sees Conrad, and that's how we know her feelings for him were never gone. With Jeremiah away most days for work, Belly and Conrad grow closer again as he helps with wedding preparations. Conrad even convinces Laurel to attend the bridal shower, but lingering tension and unresolved feelings complicate things. The Final Confrontation The day of the wedding is finally approaching, and all of their friends have gathered at the beach house. At the bachelor party, Conrad learns about Jeremiah's infidelity via one of his friends. When he confronts Belly, she admits she already knew. Conrad confesses he still loves her and only pushed her toward Jeremiah because he thought his brother could make her happy. He begs her to run away with him, even though the wedding is the next day. The next morning, Conrad and Jeremiah fight. Conrad says goodbye to Belly, and when Jeremiah returns, he asks if she still loves Conrad. She admits she does, and they call off the wedding. Epilogue: A New Beginning Years later, Belly, now almost 24, recounts how she studied abroad in Spain and reconnected with Conrad through letters. They fell in love again and are now getting married. Jeremiah also attends their wedding with a date, and their fractured relationships have healed. The story ends with Belly and Conrad running into the waves, just like they used to.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sparks fly one last time as ‘The summer I turned pretty' returns for its final season this July
'The summer I turned pretty' One of the most beloved teen romance drama 'The summer I turned pretty' is gearing up for an emotional finale. The third and final season of the series will begin streaming on Wednesday, July 16 promising a new chapter in the tangled love story of Isabel 'Belly' Conklin and the Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah. Adapted from Jenny Han's best selling novels, the show has resonated deeply with audiences since its debut in 2022 and this upcoming season is expected to deliver its most heartfelt moments yet. New characters add more depth to the final season According to Variety, seven new actors will be joining the cast this season that will be adding layers to the storyline and possibly shaking up the already complex relationships. Among the fresh faces are Isabella Briggs and Kristen Connolly, along with Sofia Bryant, Lily Donoghue, Zoe de Grand'Maison, Emma Ishta, and Tanner Zagarino who will appear in recurring roles. These additions hint at an expanded narrative that could introduce unexpected twists and emotional depth. The story picks up The third season is set two years after the events of the Season 2 finale. Belly, now finishing her junior year of college is in a steady relationship with Jeremiah and preparing for another summer in Cousins Beach . But when Conrad re-enters the picture, old feelings begin to stir, threatening to upend everything she thought she had figured out. With the series extending to 11 episodes, fans can expect a slow-burn build to what could be a heartfelt and possibly bittersweet ending. Behind the scenes: The team crafting the final chapter Jenny Han, who authored the original trilogy returns as a showrunner alongside Sarah Kucserka. Both Han and Kucserka, along with Karen Rosenfelt will serve as executive producers. The production is being handled under the banner of wiip with Paul Lee, Hope Hartman and Mads Hansen also on board. More than a teen love story While 'The summer I turned pretty' is best known for its love triangle, it also explores deeper themes like the complexities of growing up, the evolving nature of mother daughter bonds and the strength of female friendships. At its core, it celebrates the beauty and chaos of one unforgettable summer that changes everything. The final season will be available to stream on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories, continuing its global impact. Whether you're Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, this last chapter promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions you won't want to miss.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' stars reveal final season is 'rocky road' for Steven and Taylor
It's always "Team Conrad" vs. "Team Jeremiah" on The Summer I Turned Pretty. But what about "Team Staylor?!" Prime Video's adaptation of Jenny Han's beloved book trilogy centers on the love triangle between Belly (Lola Tung), Conrad (Christopher Briney), and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), but the show has also expanded the roles of Belly's brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) and her BFF Taylor (Rain Spencer) into an epic romance of their own. And while the two enemies-turned-lovers finally got together in the season 2 finale, a lot will have changed for them when the series returns for its third and final season, thanks to a two-year time jump. "If the final season was an ice cream flavor for Steven and Taylor, it'd be Rocky Road," Kaufman tells Entertainment Weekly. "Steven and Taylor were left in a very happy place, and the start of the new season isn't exactly where we ended season 2. But one of the beautiful things about Steven and Taylor is the ebbs and flows of their relationship and how they always find a way to come back to each other." While the actor is wary to spill any more details about the status of Steven and Taylor's relationship after the time jump, his costar Spencer reveals it's actually not an easy answer... because Steven and Taylor might not even know themselves. "She and Steven have broken up and gotten back together more times than anyone remembers, and their relationship status is so confusing," Spencer says. "They don't even know what it is. They're pretty confused. But there will be romance." Kaufman teases that a lot of their problems will come from external issues, based on where they're at in their lives. "Steven and Taylor are in a really interesting place this season, and age has a part to do with that," he says. "There's something about young love at 17 and 18 and feeling like everything is the end of the world when it comes to a relationship, and then as you get older and you get more responsibilities, you start to realize, yes, it's so important, but there are other things in life. There's a lot more going on." Despite their issues, Spencer is a fan of how Steven and Taylor's love for each other is always "unconditional," and that's why she's "rooting for them" to end up together. "I love their story so much — they are authentic and true for their age," Spencer says. "It feels relatable to me, because I've had to learn how to be vulnerable with someone, but I'm terrified, and how do I do this? I love that they're not perfect, and they both fail, and ultimately they don't really care that the other person failed. It's like, 'Yeah, you hurt my feelings,' or, 'You did X, Y, and Z, but I still love you.' There's a freedom to not be perfect with them, and that is so cool to me." Team "Staylor" is in uncharted territory for the final season, since the characters do not have an epic romance in the books (aside from a fleeting hookup in the first one that's never really mentioned again). Both actors were surprised to see how much their roles were expanded on the show, and author/showrunner Han reveals that continues in other aspects of the characters' lives this season. "We've got Steven with his new job, so we have new characters that you'll meet in [that] setting," Han says. Now that Steven has graduated from college and is working full-time, expect to see a more mature version of him. "I was very happy with the time jump just because it brings Steven closer to my actual age," Kaufman says. "I do know what it's like to get out of college and go into the workforce and be scared but also passionate about something and wanting to work hard, but also not being able to rely on school anymore. And Steven is doing it in a funny way this season." Kaufman loved seeing how much Steven has changed and grown up during the time jump. "There's a new sense of responsibility in his life and things he wants to explore and discover and things he's finding out about himself," he adds. "He's a very money-hungry hard worker, nose-to-the-grindstone kind of guy — he gets stuff done. This season, there's going to be a lot of questioning that, exploring the 'work all the time and grind all the time' [mentality], and really getting to figure out what he wants to do." Meanwhile, Han reveals that Taylor's mom, Lucinda, will also be introduced this season. "We get to expand and see more of Taylor's world and think about who raised this girl and what her home life is like," the creator says. Spencer says that Lucinda is a "fun character" to meet this season, especially since her dynamic with Taylor is so unique. "They're more like roommates or best friends, which sounds fun, but I think ultimately is a tricky dynamic with a mother-daughter relationship," she explains. "Taylor needs a little bit more of a mom, and I think she ends up parenting her parent. Her mom has trouble with intimate relationships and is sort of like a boy crazy mom, and Taylor's the one that's seeing the manifestation of that, and essentially comforting her mother and trying to help her." The actor laughs as she adds, "I think she'll probably need to do some therapy later around it."Learning more about Taylor's family life will factor into her relationship with Steven as well. "There's a fear of abandonment that Taylor has, and that's why she has such a hard time opening up to Steven because she doesn't want him to disappear," Spencer says. "She wants to know that she has something before she commits and she has a hard time being vulnerable or expressing her emotions, and that's what she's learning. When we [start] season 3, she's still struggling with it. She's still trying to figure out how open up to people and to trust people." There's no hints of how the story ends for Steven and Taylor in Han's books, so Spencer and Kaufman warn that fans should just buckle up and go along for the ride in the final season. "Jenny Han is so good at what she does," Spencer praises. "She keeps me and everyone guessing, and I'm excited for everyone to see what's in store this season. It's really beautiful and we had such a fun time doing it, and it'll be epic to watch." For more on The Summer I Turned Pretty's final season, check out EW's full cover story. The final season premieres Wednesday, July 16, on Prime Video. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
